Educational, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting‑edge tools and support so they can focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families.
You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication and coordination difficulties under the Assessment of Need pathway.
The Role
As a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist you will play a central role in delivering comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, contributing your expertise in diagnostic formulation, differential diagnosis, and evidence‑based practice. You will help ensure timely, accurate reports that lead to appropriate supports and improved outcomes for children and their families.
Your responsibilities include:
* Conducting face‑to‑face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental Assessment of Need process.
* Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.
* Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians.
* Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.
* Producing accurate clinical reports with diagnostic formulations.
* Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Delivering clinical supervision where applicable.
* Able to travel to clinic base(s) to conduct in‑person assessments (hybrid role).
Our Ways of Working
* Digital workflows and smart report‑writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
* A custom‑built electronic health record system, developed in‑house.
* Continuously enhancing internal systems based on employee feedback.
* Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems.
* In‑house IT and operational support so you’re never left troubleshooting alone.
Qualifications and Experience
* Recognised university degree or diploma (NQAI Level 8) in psychology with first or second‑class honours.
* Postgraduate professional psychological qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or validated by the Department of Health and Children.
* For Educational Psychologists: a postgraduate qualification recognised by the PSI.
* Minimum 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental conditions in children and/or young people.
* Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
* In‑depth knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability.
* Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc.
* Effective time management and caseload organisation skills.
* Highly developed written language skills for high‑quality clinical reports.
* Well‑developed communication skills with children, young people and their families.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
* Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Why Work with Evolve?
* Values‑led culture where clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing come first.
* Continued professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice to support ongoing growth.
* Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
* Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
* Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health.
* A company laptop and on‑call IT support to enable seamless remote and hybrid working.
* Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work via the Evolve Skills & Research Academy: training, research, and content development.
* Company events and a collaborative multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families in Ireland.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Mental Health Care
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